According to officials, two of the suspects were friends of the homeowner's daughter and knew the homeowners would be out of town on vacation at the time of the burglary.

Police believe all five suspects broke into the home, stayed for about an hour, then left. Dayton, Ruth and Watso are accused of returning to the home later to steal jewelry, cash, a safe and prescription medication. One piece of jewelry reported missing was a family heirloom ring.

"During the course of the month-long investigation, several interviews of the suspects were conducted which resulted in the recovery of the safe, ring and written admissions from all of the suspects," said North Greenbush Police Chief Robert Durivage.

Police are charging Dayton, Ruth and Watso with burglary, criminal mischief, grand larceny and criminal trespass. Wolf and Ciccarelli are charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass. Wolf and Ciccarelli were released on appearance tickets. Ruth and Dayton were arraigned and released with probation. Watso is being held in Rensselaer County Jail.